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K-12 Schools 2024

BDR Bureau Rebuilds a Preschool for an Earthquake-Devastated Village in Central Italy

Macerata, Italy

Molly Heintz

October 17, 2024

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Designed and built in just five months, the timber-framed building nurtures creativity in the small community of Sforzacosta.

Seattle Aquarium's Ocean Pavilion by LMN Helps Revitalize an Urban Waterfront

Seattle

James S. Russell, FAIA Emeritus

October 3, 2024

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On Elliott Bay, the striking cedar-clad structure combines sustainable design, cultural storytelling, and immersive marine exhibits.

ZGF’s Portland Airport Terminal Sees the Forest for the Trees

Leopoldo Villardi

September 23, 2024

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The verdant main terminal expansion at PDX ushers in a new era of civic-scale mass-timber construction, with sustainable forestry practices top of mind.

Lever Architecture's 843 N. Spring Street Portends a Greener Future for Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Ian Volner

August 12, 2024

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Combining office and retail space, the timber-and-steel building challenges the car-centric city's status quo with transit-oriented design.

Belgium’s Meise Botanic Garden Unveils Hyperboloid Pavilion Showcasing the Possibilities of Timber

Pansy Schulman

July 29, 2024

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Designed by NU architectuuratelier, the complex structure takes full advantage of Kebony’s latest modified wood technology.

Sports & Recreation 2024

A Multiuse Recreation Complex in Sweden Pushes the Envelope (Literally) with Mass Timber

Gothenburg, Sweden

Leopoldo Villardi

July 3, 2024

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Wahlström & Steijner cleverly navigate site constraints to equip a suburban neighborhood in Sweden with two arenas for practice and games.

A Stockholm Museum's Mass-Timber Dome Inspires Passion for the Sciences

Stockholm

Andrew Ayers

March 20, 2024

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Elding Oscarson's monumental ‘Wisdome’ at Tekniska Museet gives new shape to engineered wood products.

Williams College Museum of Art Reveals Design of Its New Purpose-Built Home

Matt Hickman

March 12, 2024

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The forthcoming building designed by SO – IL will be featured in an exhibition opening this May at the liberal arts college’s current museum space.

Continuing Education: Structural Bamboo

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

September 1, 2023

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With its quick growth cycle and ability to store carbon, an age-old building material gets new attention.

In Finland, JKMM Shoehorns the Chappe Art House into a Historic Town

Clifford A. Pearson

July 17, 2023

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The small museum defers to its urban context while asserting its own identity.

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EVENTS

Webinar

12/19/23 to 12/31/24

Contact: Tiffany

Using Wood and Mass Timber in Library and Community Projects

NOW ON DEMAND

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

We'll discuss successful projects and strategies that show wood and mass timber to be a competitive and sustainable choice to create welcoming spaces that foster learning and connection.

Webinar

1/17/24 to 1/31/25

Contact: Tiffany

Timber Above the City, Innovative Wood Solutions for Vertical Extensions

NOW ON DEMAND

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course targets architects and engineers seeking advanced knowledge in the design and implementation of vertical extensions above existing buildings using innovative wood systems.

Mass Timber in K-12 Schools

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This webinar will explore the growing use of mass timber in K-12 schools and its transformative benefits across four key areas: health, well-being, durability, and sustainability.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

Join us for this insightful webinar, where we'll delve into the principles of biophilic design and acoustical strategies.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This webinar will explore the growing use of mass timber in K-12 schools and its transformative benefits across four key areas: health, well-being, durability, and sustainability.